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Upstate S.C.

Thad, or ANYONE I need some help. I have made a compost tea brewer and it is 5 Gals. Ok, Now I need a pump however am having a hard time finding one that would be good for this. I have heard that little aquarium pumps arn't any good and that I should look for one that puts out 50 or more watts. The problem is THATS ALL I KNOW. I have some links below could you guys tell me if which is the right choice or if NONE of these is what I need, Im really confused do I need an AIRPUMP or WATER PUMP. HELP

http://www.aquacave.com/king-5-submersible-waterbr-pump-by-resun-560.html

http://www.aquacave.com/king-4-submersible-pumpbr-by-resun-559.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/AIR-PUMP-COMMERCIAL-GRADE-80-watt-Aquarium-Hydroponics_W0QQitemZ260276694890QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260276694890&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

8/22/2008 11:50:10 PM

Pleasant Hill, Or

Here are two that I have ordered from in the past, and am happy with both their products and service. Each have quite a few pumps to choose from, so just find the capacity and price range you are looking for, you'll be set. Good Luck!

http://www.aquaticeco.com/categories/Aeration/75/0/

http://www.rockymountainpond.com/store/index.php?page=1&act=viewCat&catId=26

Thad

8/23/2008 1:22:26 AM

Upstate S.C.

Tad, what kind of specifics do I need to be looking for. Also do YOU or anyone on this board have any they would like to sell.

8/23/2008 4:59:30 PM

I've had one of these for over 2 years ,,works well on a 55 gallon brewer with the "Starr" sprinkler hose diffuser.

http://cgi.ebay.com/AIR-PUMPS-COMMERCIAL-GRADE-80-watt-AQUARIUM-HYDROPONICS_W0QQitemZ150285389090QQihZ005QQcategoryZ46312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

8/23/2008 7:02:58 PM

check that seller, he has smaller sizes which would work in a 5 gallon pail

8/23/2008 7:03:48 PM

Upstate S.C.

Ok, I have been looking at these. This really helps. My next question is this. The part that hooks on to the end of the PVC pipe has an adapter for an 1/2 inch tube. These pumps look to have ports for much smaller tubes. My question is HOW do if get the small tubes that fit these pumps onto my pvc. I hope i am not confusings

8/23/2008 10:39:50 PM

Seattle, WA

SCTROOPER,

I was going back through old threads and saw this post and realized I had never responded, I'm so sorry!

I hope it's not too late, but here's the specs. on our extended life motor:

51 LPM@1.5 PSI, 110 VOLT, 60 hz AC, max 1.1 Amp.

I would consider these to be a minimum requirement, our regular pump pushes even more oxygen.

Always err on the side of too much air. If you're interested in a 55 gal. brewer, I have a friend that makes a cheap one that he's tested.

Most people can get by with just 5 gallons though.

~Tad

9/22/2008 7:11:57 PM